Waynesville
NC sits at the foot of the highest mountains along
the Blue Ridge Parkway and is a model for the classic
small town, with Main Street consisting of three
blocks of very interesting shops, galleries
and
eateries.
Downtown is small so you can explore Waynesville
NC on
foot and take pleasure in the work of area artists
and craftsmen. In the summer, partake of Main Street's
art festival or July's Folkmoot, a
gathering of dance troups which perform throughout
the area. (Waynesville attractions and events) 
Be sure to stay for dinner at a favorite of ours, Lomo
Grill, an award-winning dining experience specializing
in Italian-Argentine cuisine. Owner Ricardo Fernandez
(right), focuses on fresh
ingredients-many of which are
grown in his own North Carolina mountain garden.
(More Waynesville NC fine dining)
You can spend the night in Waynesville in great comfort
at any of the delightful B&B inns-not the least of which is The
Yellow House, which is a luxury bed and breakfast
near downtown (formerly a century-old house on a
pond surrounded by gardens). Otherwise Waynesville
NC has a long list of cabins and
lodges and comfortable inns. (featured lodging offerings.)
If you stay for any length of time in Waynesville
or the surrounding mountain area, be sure to take
the walk around Lake Jualuska, which is only 4 miles
from Waynesville. The walk is level, on a paved path,
through beautifully landscaped park land.
The walk, which is open to the public, consists of
a 3-mile walk along the lake shore with breathtaking
mountain views.
The surrounding Balsam
Mountains offer up several interesting hiking
trails, including Balsam Knob and Graveyard Fields,
with trailheads that lead to a system of
trails that guide you along the river, around wildflower
meadows (in season), and down to splendid waterfalls.
Moreover, the Black Balsam Trail follows
the mountain ridge line that offers great views.
The Mountain-to-Sea Trail is an easy 3.5 mile round
trip to lush meadows on the 5,800 foot crest
of remote wilderness area.
In addition, gem mining, golf, fishing, and many upscale
shopping opportunities await you in Waynesville,
North Carolina.
